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Design and Preparation of the Cutting Edges of Helical Tapping Drills

If the axial guidance of the tap is not sufficient, the risk of axial miscutting is increasing. When axial miscutting occurs, the tap is running ahead or behind the thread pitch. Axial miscutting is a well-known effect of tapping and can lead to the rejection of parts. Tapping is usually carried out as one of the last steps in the production chain and the functionality of the thread determines the parts‘ usability. An unfunctional thread leads to a rejection of the part and is therefore associated with considerable costs.

Within the scope of the research project, the relationship between the cutting edges’ micro shape, the mechanical load situation of the cutting edges and the tool behaviour during the engagement situation of the helical tapping drills is investigated. A suitable cutting edge preparation method following tool grinding is to be used, so that a targeted adjustment of the cutting edges’ micro shape on tap tools is possible. As a consequence, the production of faulty threads due to axial miscutting is to be avoided.

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